Burbank, California, Bret Harte Elementary School

	Bret Harte Elementary School A California Distinguished School 3200 West Jeffries Avenue Burbank, CA 91505 Phone: 818.558.5533 Fax: 818.955.7630
Mission Statement of Bret Harte Elementary School Bret Harte's mission is to develop and maximize the basic academic skills, citizenship, personal growth and problem-solving skills of ALL our students by providing a quality instructional program that is accessible to ALL children and addresses their individual and diverse needs through shared decision making while meeting state and district guidelines.
What makes Bret Harte Special...
Dedicated, Professional, Caring Staff Members Parent and Community Volunteers Special Education Programs, Resource Specialist Program, Special Day Class, Severely Handicapped Program An extensive Library/Computer/Media Center Fifth Grade Departmentalization Disciplined Based Art Education Primary and Intermediate Choruses Class Size Reduction in Grades K-3 Curriculum, Technology and English Language Development Specialists, a Literacy Resource Teacher, and a Full-Time Guidance Advisor
Highlights at Bret Harte Include...
PTA Fall Family Picnic PTA Spring Carnival and "Bee-tique" Holiday and Variety Show Performances Spring Dance and Family Barbecue Literature Week Art at Harte Day Family Night Series (Math, Reading, Writing, Science, Art and Technology) Family Literacy Series Red Ribbon Week, Nutrition Week and Earth Day Programs Science Fair Tenth Annual Fifth Grade Outdoor Science School Student Council Student of the Month and other assemblies
At Bret Harte Elementary we believe:
Every student has the ability to learn and succeed in a caring, nurturing environment. Children are more alike than they are different, and that both these similarities and differences must be celebrated. Parents are a valuable component in the education of their children. We want to be partners with parents and encourage active participation. High expectationÅs and consistent assessment of student progress are essential for every student to do his or her best. We will prepare students to be successful in the world of the Twenty-first Century.
VISION: A STUDENT AT BRET HARTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WILL...
HAVE: compassion positive self-esteem sense of community experiences in the arts access to specialists realistic goals with follow through proficiency of basic skills cultural awareness BE ABLE TO: solve social problems appropriately form stable home environments as adults make good choices communicate effectively acquire information apply knowledge gained to higher level genres think critically and intelligently meet or exceed grade level curricular standards work cooperatively with others meet challenges utilize technology BE: literate life-long learners academically and socially well-rounded physically fit tolerant respectful safe at home and within community risk takers at or above grade level standards/expectations responsible